JP6209421B2 - Bio-electrode or gel-type heat retaining moisturizer - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gel-like or rubber that comes into contact with a living body, such as a biological electrode attached to a living body for acquiring an electrocardiogram or other biological signal, an electrode of a low-frequency treatment apparatus for performing treatment by introducing a low frequency, or a compress. It is related with the heat retention moisturizer for heating and cooling the flexible resin part of a shape.

  When measuring biological signals such as electrocardiogram measurement, myoelectric potential measurement, and electroencephalogram measurement, it is necessary to measure the surface potential of the biological tissue. Electrode ”). In addition, an electrode for sending electricity to a living body is also used in a low-frequency treatment device that performs treatment by passing a weak pulse current through the living body. Such biological electrodes and electrodes for low-frequency treatment devices include various ones that are fixed by sandwiching the biological part with a clip, ones that are sucked and fixed to the biological part by a suction cup, and ones that are fixed by sticking to the biological part with an adhesive. Are provided. However, in any case, it is common in the point which has a part which touches a test subject's living body.

  For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-44507) discloses a chest adsorption electrode that comes into contact with a living body by a suction cup. The chest adsorbing electrode shown in this document is a chest adsorbing electrode comprising a suction part formed in a spherical shape with an elastic member, and a suction part formed in a hemispherical shape with a conductive member and communicating with the inside of the suction part. The adsorbing portion is made of a conductive member having elasticity and is formed into a hollow hemispherical shape or a hollow headed spheroid having a major axis in the axial direction.

  Moreover, in patent document 2 (Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2000-23931), when the metal cup is used for the connection part among the biomedical electrodes which integrally formed the contact part and the induction | guidance | derivation lead connection part with conductive rubber before. Paying attention to the problem that the electrocardiogram is adversely affected when the subject is an elderly person, especially because the metal part is cold, and the contact part that contacts the surface of the living body and the contact In a biomedical electrode comprising a lead lead connection part for leading a biosignal detected by the part to the outside, the contact part and the lead lead connection part are integrally formed of an elastic material, and the contact part and the lead lead A bioelectrode in which a conductive material is vapor-deposited on the entire surface of the connecting portion is proposed.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-44507 JP 2000-23931 A

  As described above, various bioelectrodes have been proposed in the past, and when a cold metal part touches the body, the subject feels uncomfortable, especially when the subject is aged, and the detected electrocardiogram is adversely affected. The problem of occurring has also been proposed. And in the said patent document 2, the device which can be mounted | worn without feeling cold with sufficient adhesiveness is proposed by forming a contact part with an elastic material.

  However, even if the part in contact with the body is an elastic member made of resin instead of metal, the subject still feels cold, although not as much as metal. In particular, when the measurement is performed in an environment where the temperature is low, such as in winter, or when the wearing part is a temperature-sensitive chest or the like, the coldness (discomfort) is further felt. And when a test subject feels cold, it may have an adverse effect on the electrocardiogram such as an increase in heartbeat. Moreover, in a low frequency treatment device, the muscles become stiff due to the coldness of the electrodes, and it is considered that the optimum therapeutic effect cannot be obtained.

  Therefore, in the present invention, firstly, the inconvenience due to the temperature difference when a biological electrode, an electrode for a low frequency treatment device, a compress or the like is worn on a subject is eliminated, and these can be worn comfortably without discomfort. Providing a warm and moisturizer with a flexible resin part that comes into contact with the living body, especially when these are worn, can give an accurate electrocardiogram without giving the wearer an unpleasant impression, such as cold, and treatment It is an object of the present invention to provide a heat-retaining moisturizer having a flexible resin portion in contact with a living body, such as a bioelectrode or an electrode for a low-frequency treatment device, a poultice, or the like that enhances the effect.

  In many biological electrodes, electrodes for low-frequency therapeutic devices, or poultices, a soft resin is often used to improve the adhesion to the surface of the living body at the portion that contacts the wearer. For example, gel-like or rubber-like resins are used for bioelectrodes, electrodes for low-frequency therapeutic devices, poultices, and the like. In particular, even in an adsorption electrode attached to a subject with a suction cup, a resin composition having a gel-like or rubber-like flexibility is used for the suction cup portion. It is also known that the resin composition having such flexibility is cured when left in the air for a long time or when heated at a high temperature, the solvent component is evaporated and the softness is lost. Yes. And in the bioelectrode, the electrode for low frequency treatment device or the poultice, when the part in contact with the wearer loses the softness, the adhesion with the surface of the living body and the adsorption ability are lost, and it is used as an adhesive. In such a case, the adhesive performance is lowered.

  Therefore, in the present invention, secondly, a biological electrode, an electrode for a low-frequency treatment device, or the like in which the resin does not lose flexibility while the temperature of the portion in contact with the living body can be adjusted as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a heat-retaining moisturizer having a flexible resin portion in contact with a living body in a compress.

  Furthermore, there are compresses and the like that are attached in contact with a living body and have a certain humidity. When such a compress is also applied to a living body, the wearer may feel uncomfortable, such as being cold, especially in winter. In addition, since such a compress is used in a portion that comes into contact with a living body, a gel-like flexible resin composition is used. There were problems such as not being able to expect the effect of.

  Therefore, a third object of the present invention is to provide a portion of a moisturizer that is made of a flexible resin composition that comes into contact with a living body, such as a compress, without being limited to a living body electrode.

  In order to solve at least one of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a temperature adjusting tool for adjusting a resin portion having flexibility in contact with a living body to a constant temperature in a wet state.

  That is, in the present invention, in order to solve at least one of the above-mentioned problems, a heat-retaining moisturizer for keeping a flexible resin portion in contact with a living body constant, at least an installation surface on which the flexible resin portion in contact with the living body comes into contact And a moisturizer that holds the installation surface in a moist state and a temperature adjustment unit that maintains the installation surface at a constant temperature. provide.

  The temperature adjusting device according to the present invention eliminates the discomfort of being cold or hot when it comes into contact with the user's epidermis (that is, when worn). In a poultice or the like, a gel-like or rubber-like flexible resin portion in contact with a living body is adjusted and held at a constant temperature without drying. Therefore, the said temperature adjustment tool comprises the installation surface where the gel-like and rubber-like resin part which contact | connects a biological body in a biological electrode, the electrode for low frequency therapeutic devices, or a compress etc. contact | abuts.

  Such an installation surface should be appropriately optimized according to the shape, size, weight, etc. of the portion of the object to be held (biological electrode, electrode for low frequency therapy device, compress) that contacts the living body. In many cases, it is formed in a planar shape. For example, in the case where the object to be held is a biological electrode, and in particular, an adsorption electrode having an electrode part on the suction cup (hereinafter also referred to as “suction cup type biological electrode”), the installation surface is in contact with the suction cup. It can be formed in a planar shape. When the biological electrode to be held is a biological electrode that has an electrode portion on the distal end side of the clip and fixes the biological part by sandwiching the biological part (hereinafter also referred to as “clip-type biological electrode”), the installation surface Can be formed in the shape of a plate that can be sandwiched between the tips of the clips. In particular, by forming the installation surface flat, it can be used for flexible resin parts that come into contact with the living body in various products such as biological electrodes, electrodes for low-frequency treatment devices, and poultices, and versatility can be improved. .

  The moisturizing means is a configuration for holding the installation surface in a wet state, and can be realized by, for example, a configuration / structure capable of supplying a liquid such as water or steam to the installation surface. . In particular, when supplying a liquid such as water to the installation surface, in addition to using the capillary phenomenon or the siphon principle, a liquid such as water is dripped continuously or intermittently on the installation surface, or is wet. The fabric may be continuously supplied to humidify the installation surface. Further, as a means for humidifying the installation surface, the installation surface may be formed using a material having a plurality of small holes or a mesh-shaped material, and heated steam may be ejected from the small holes or the mesh holes. .

  In particular, when supplying a liquid to the installation surface by capillary action, the moisturizing means includes a tank member filled with water or other liquid, a flat part rising vertically or inclined above the tank member, A humidifying sheet that is attached to the flat portion and sucks up the liquid in the tank member by capillary action. In the moisturizing means with such a configuration, the liquid filled in the tank member is sucked up by the capillarity by the humidifying sheet attached to the flat surface portion. As a result, the humidified sheet in the flat portion is in a wet state, and it is possible to prevent the portion of the biological electrode that comes into contact with the living body and the gelled material that contacts the living body such as a compress, especially drying during heating. Further, if the moisture retaining means is constituted by the tank member, the flat surface portion, and the humidifying sheet as described above, the installation surface can be continuously humidified without using energy such as electricity or heat. In this aspect, the flat portion and the humidifying sheet attached thereto constitute the installation surface.

  The tank member constituting the moisturizing means is formed as a container in which at least a predetermined amount of liquid can be placed. When the tank member supplies liquid to the installation surface by capillary action, the hem part (downward) of the humidifying sheet is used to supply the liquid to the humidifying sheet attached to the flat part described later. An opening for immersing in the liquid inside is formed. In particular, this tank member is preferably covered in an area other than the opening to prevent evaporation of the liquid contained in the tank member, and is independent to facilitate replenishment and replacement of the liquid. Thus, it is desirable to form it detachably.

  The liquid placed in the tank member may be any liquid as long as it prevents drying of the flexible resin portion that comes into contact with the living body, such as a biological electrode, an electrode for a low-frequency treatment device, and a compress, and does not cause these alterations. Can be used. Furthermore, a disinfectant, a disinfectant, or the like may be added to the water as long as it does not change the properties of the bioelectrode in contact with the living body or the gel-like material that contacts the living body such as a compress. Furthermore, not only water but also alcohol such as glycerin, aroma oil, silicone oil and other oils can be put into the tank member.

  The plane portion constituting the moisturizing means (and the installation surface) is provided so as to rise vertically or inclined above a tank member filled with water or other liquid. By providing the planar portion vertically, for example, even a clip-type bioelectrode can be held straight if it is installed so as to sandwich the planar portion. Therefore, when the plane portion is formed vertically, the clip-type bioelectrode can be smoothly attached and detached. On the other hand, when the flat portion is provided in an inclined state, the length of the flat portion in the inclined direction can be maximized within the range of the height of water that can rise by capillary action. Therefore, for example, when it is used for a sucker-type bioelectrode (adsorption electrode) or a compress, these installation areas can be made wider.

  A humidifying sheet that sucks up the liquid in the tank member is attached to the flat portion. Such a humidified sheet can be formed from textiles such as woven fabrics, knits, nonwoven fabrics, etc., and can also be formed from paper or processed paper. Furthermore, it does not penetrate through or penetrate through plates or sheets made of various materials such as metals, resins, and ceramics. It is also possible to use a hole, a knurled groove or opening, or a plurality of fine irregularities formed thereon. In particular, when this humidifying sheet is configured to raise the liquid in the tank member using the capillary phenomenon, in order to ensure the wettability of the resin part in contact with the living body, wettability (wet with water) It is desirable to form it in a material / structure with high properties. In addition, from the viewpoints of hygiene such as sterilization measures, and durability of use, synthetic fibers are desirable when forming using a cloth, and other materials such as metal may be used.

  In addition to the above, the moisturizing means for keeping the installation surface moist can also pump the liquid in the tank member with a pump or the like and supply it to the installation surface. The liquid may flow out from the tank member toward the installation surface.

  The temperature adjusting device according to the present invention maintains the installation surface on which a portion (resin portion having flexibility) in contact with a living body is placed at a constant temperature in a living body electrode, an electrode for a low frequency treatment device, or a compress. Temperature adjustment means is provided. In many cases, the temperature adjusting means heats a portion in contact with the living body. However, the temperature adjusting means may be cooled depending on the application, for example, when the purpose is to cool it. In particular, when the temperature adjusting means is intended to heat, a PTC heater using a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) element, and various heating wire heaters using heater materials such as nichrome wire, Kanthal wire, carbon wire, etc. Can be used. In addition, various heating means such as a heating means using microwaves can be used.

  Further, when the installation surface includes a flat portion and a humidifying sheet, the temperature adjusting means is a “panel-like or sheet-like heating means” for heating at least the flat portion to which the humidifying sheet is attached. Can be formed as Such heating means is preferably formed so as not to rise above a certain temperature. Therefore, when using a heater material that does not have a temperature monitoring function, such as nichrome wire or carbon fiber, it is desirable to control the temperature using a temperature sensor such as a thermostat. On the other hand, the PTC heater has a characteristic that the electrical resistance value increases by the semiconductor (positive temperature coefficient characteristic) when the temperature rises. Therefore, it is desirable to use a PTC heater as the temperature adjusting means. However, even when using such a PTC heater, when power is supplied by the AC adapter, a thermostat is used to prevent overheating due to accidental or unexpected voltage application and to more reliably control temperature. It is desirable to do.

  In the case where the temperature adjusting means is a heating means for heating a part in contact with the living body (gel-like or rubber-like resin part), the heating means sets the part in contact with the living body to 40 ° C. or less, particularly 30 ° C. It is desirable to adjust the temperature to 40 ° C. or lower, and further to adjust the surface temperature of the humidified sheet containing moisture to 40 ° C. or lower, particularly 35 ° C. or higher and 40 ° C. or lower. However, it is desirable that the surface temperature of the humidified sheet is appropriately adjusted according to the temperature of the outside air. Therefore, in the heat retention moisturizer according to the present invention, it is desirable that the temperature adjusting means is configured to be able to arbitrarily adjust the set temperature. For example, a resistor is present in a circuit that supplies electricity to the heater, and the resistance value of the resistor can be changed, or a switch is used to switch whether electricity is supplied through the resistor. can do.

  Further, as the temperature adjusting means, the liquid placed in the tank member is heated by various electric heaters, microwave heating devices, or the like, and the heated liquid is supplied to the humidifying sheet attached to the flat portion (capillary tube It is also possible to heat the installation surface by the heated liquid.

  In addition, when the heat retaining moisturizer according to the present invention is used for a sucker-type biological electrode or a low-frequency treatment device electrode (adsorption electrode), the installation surface is 40 ° or more and 50 ° or less. It is desirable to incline upward at an angle of. This is because the adsorption electrode can be stably installed, and when the liquid in the tank member is sucked up by capillary action, the area of the installation surface can be increased as much as possible within the range of the liquid head. . However, the inclination angle of the installation surface can be arbitrarily adjusted according to the shape of the adsorption electrode. For example, when it is desired to secure a wider area, the inclination angle can be made smaller than 40 °.

  Moreover, in the heat retaining moisturizer according to the present invention, when the portion (soft resin portion) in contact with the living body is a suction cup portion in the suction electrode, the placement portion for placing the suction electrode in contact with the installation surface It is desirable to have By providing such a mounting portion, the adsorption electrode can be held in a stable posture. Moreover, the said mounting part and the said installation surface can also be formed so that adjustment of the crossing angle of both is possible. By adjusting the crossing angle between the two, it can be used for various adsorption electrodes having different sizes and shapes.

  In the above-described heat and moisture retainer according to the present invention, the flexible resin portion that comes into contact with the living body in the biological electrode contacts the installation surface. And since this installation surface is maintained at a constant temperature by the temperature adjusting means, in the biological electrode, the electrode for low frequency treatment device or the compress, the flexible resin portion that comes into contact with the living body is used for its use and effect, Or it can be heated or cooled according to the user's preference. Furthermore, since this installation surface is kept moist by the moisturizing means, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the flexible resin portion in contact with the living body is dried and deformed or denatured.

  Therefore, according to the heat retention moisturizer of the present invention, the discomfort and inconvenience due to the temperature difference when the flexible resin part in the bioelectrode, the electrode for low frequency treatment device or the compress contacts the subject is eliminated, and there is no discomfort. It makes it possible to wear comfortably, and it does not give an unpleasant impression such as cold at the time of wearing. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an accurate electrocardiogram for biological electrodes, etc., and for a low frequency treatment device electrode or poultice, a heat-insulating moisturizer with a flexible resin part that comes into contact with the living body can be provided. can do.

  Moreover, the temperature control apparatus concerning this invention can hold | maintain an installation surface in a moist state with a moisturizing means. Therefore, in order to improve the adhesion with the surface of the living body, even if the contact portion with the subject in the living body electrode formed of a soft resin material such as rubber or gel is heated for a long time or at a high temperature, A soft state can be maintained and problems of hardening and deformation can be prevented. Therefore, according to the present invention, while the temperature of the flexible resin portion in contact with the living body can be adjusted, the resin is further prevented from losing flexibility, and deterioration of the adhesion with the surface of the living body is prevented. Thus, it is possible to provide a warm and moisturizer with a flexible resin portion that comes into contact with a living body.

  And in the heat retention moisturizer of this invention concerning the said structure, since it can adjust temperature in the state in which the installation surface was humidified, it is used not only for a living body electrode but also for sheet-like things, such as a compress. be able to. As a result, it is possible to provide a bioelectrode or a gel-like heat retaining moisturizer capable of applying a gel-like material such as a poultice without causing discomfort such as being cold to the wearer even in winter.

The exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the heat retention moisturizer concerning 1st Embodiment. The perspective view which shows the heat retention moisturizer of FIG. (A) XX arrow end surface exploded view in the heat retention moisturizer of FIG. 2, (B) XX arrow end surface view The perspective view which shows the use condition of a heat retention moisturizer The disassembled perspective view which shows the heat retention moisturizer concerning 2nd embodiment. Circuit diagram showing the configuration of temperature adjustment means Sectional drawing of the direction which cross | intersects the longitudinal direction which shows the heat retention moisturizer concerning 3rd embodiment The main part expansion exploded view in the heat retention moisturizer concerning 3rd embodiment Sectional drawing of the direction which cross | intersects the longitudinal direction which shows the heat retention moisturizer concerning 4th embodiment The heat retention moisturizer concerning 5th Embodiment is shown, (A) Sectional drawing of the direction which cross | intersects the longitudinal direction of the said heat retention moisturizer, (B) The principal part expansion perspective view of a main-body part, (C) The said main end YY arrow end view of the installation surface in the part Lumbar enlarged perspective view showing a heat retention moisturizer according to the sixth embodiment

  Hereinafter, the heat and moisture retaining device according to the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the heat and moisture retaining device according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the heat and moisture retaining device, and FIG. 3 shows the heat and moisture retaining device. (A) XX arrow end surface exploded view, (B) XX arrow end surface figure, FIG. 4 is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the heat retention moisturizer concerning the said embodiment. .

  The heat-retaining moisturizer according to the first embodiment is specifically used as a sucker-type bioelectrode (adsorption electrode), and can heat a flexible resin portion in contact with the living body in the bioelectrode. It is configured as follows. Such a heat retention moisturizer includes a bottom member 11 constituting the entire bottom surface, a tank member 12 accommodated in the bottom member, and a body member 13 combined with the bottom member 11 so as to cover the tank member 12. It consists of An inner space is defined by the combination of the bottom member 11 and the main body member 13, and the tank member 12 is formed in the space. The bottom member 11 and the main body member 13 form a casing.

  In the present embodiment, the bottom member 11 is formed in a box shape having an open upper surface, and the basket is also in a tray shape having a predetermined depth. Moreover, the bottom member 11 is formed in a long shape, and a concave portion 111 having an edge portion cut downward is formed on one end side in the length direction. The recess 111 receives an inlet 122 for injecting a liquid such as water into the tank member 12 described later. Thereby, the inlet 122 of the said tank member 12 can protrude and exist from the side of the housing | casing which consists of a combination of a bottom member and a main body member. Further, the bottom surface and the wall surface of the bottom member are curved so as to improve the ease of maintenance such as cleaning.

  The said bottom member 11 can be used in order to fix the said heat retention moisturizer to various medical devices, for example, housing | casings, such as an electrocardiogram measuring apparatus, the rack which has mounted the said electrocardiogram measuring apparatus. Therefore, when the bottom member 11 has a purpose of fixing the heat retaining moisturizer, a clamp, a magnet, a string, or the like for fixing to the casing or rack of the medical device on the surface along the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 11 It is desirable to provide a fixing means.

  And in the above-mentioned bottom member 11, the tank member 12 formed slightly smaller than the inside of the said bottom member is installed. In the present embodiment, the tank member 12 includes a tank-shaped space 121 for storing a liquid such as water, and an inlet 122 for pouring the liquid into the tank-shaped space 121. The tank member 12 is also curved with a gentle curve between the bottom surface and the wall surface, thereby improving maintainability during cleaning and the like. The tank member 12 supplies liquid such as water to the humidifying sheet 133 described later, and various changes can be made as long as the function is exhibited. Moreover, the said tank member is provided with respect to the said bottom member so that attachment or detachment is possible, and thereby maintainability, such as cleaning, can be improved.

  The body member 13 is provided on the bottom member 11 containing the tank member 12 as described above so as to cover the bottom member 11. The main body member 13 includes an installation surface 131 on which at least a portion of the biological electrode that contacts the living body comes into contact. In particular, in the present embodiment, the installation surface 131 includes a flat surface portion 132 formed in an inclined shape and a humidifying sheet 133 attached to the flat surface portion. The flat portion 132 is formed so as to be inclined at an angle of about 40 to 50 ° and the lower portion thereof is directed to the tank member 12 existing below the main body portion 13. In the present embodiment, the flat portion 132 is integrally formed in the main body portion 13, but can be provided so that the inclination angle can be adjusted. In this case, the plane portion 132 can be formed as a separate member independent of the main body portion 13, and can be pivotally attached to the main body portion 13.

  The main body member 13 is provided with a support portion 134 that supports the other end side of the biological electrode provided in contact with the flat surface portion at a position facing the flat surface portion 131. As shown in FIG. 3, the support portion is formed in a curved surface in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction so as to support the nipple portion formed in the spherical body in the sucker type biological electrode 41 (adsorption electrode). Is desirable.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a heater 135 that maintains a constant temperature is installed on the back surface of the flat portion 132 of the main body member 13. As the heater 135, it is desirable to use a PTC heater that adjusts the heat generation temperature as the resistance increases as the temperature rises. As such a PTC heater, it is desirable to use a heater that maintains a heat generation temperature of about 35 ° C. to 45 ° C., and as a result, a portion of the living body electrode that is in contact with the installation surface is placed on the living body of the subject. Even in this case, it is possible to eliminate discomfort such as coldness. However, in this embodiment, it is desirable to provide a thermostat in order to improve safety while using the PTC heater. Moreover, in order to make the heat generation temperature of the said PTC heater 40 degrees C or less, an electrical resistance can also be used suitably.

  A humidifying sheet 133 made of a cloth or the like is attached to the flat portion. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), it is desirable that the hem portion of the humidifying sheet 133 is provided so as to be in contact with at least the liquid stored in the tank member 12 and to cover the entire flat portion 132. . In addition, it is desirable that the humidifying sheet 133 is detachably provided on the flat portion so that it can be arbitrarily replaced or cleaned. However, it is desirable that the humidifying sheet 133 is attached in a state where the humidifying sheet 133 is in contact with the flat surface portion 132 so as not to be peeled off from the flat surface portion 132 when the biological electrode is removed. For example, a plurality of small protrusions can be formed on the flat portion, and the humidified sheet 133 made of the cloth can be entangled and held (a configuration similar to a hook and loop fastener).

  As the humidifying sheet 133, a material having a water absorption rate and an eye size capable of sucking up at least the liquid in the tank member by capillary action is used. The humidifying sheet 133 can be formed by using a fabric, a resin sheet formed in a fiber shape, a resin sheet formed in a porous shape, and the like.

  As described above, the installation surface 131 is configured by the inclined flat surface portion 132 and the humidification sheet 133 attached to the flat surface portion, whereby the humidification sheet can be kept in a wet state by a capillary phenomenon. Therefore, it is possible to keep the installation surface 131 in a moist state as long as there is no power or configuration for pumping water as in the case of a pump or the like and the liquid is present in the tank member 12.

  Furthermore, since the installation surface 131 held in a wet state as described above is held at a constant temperature by a heater 135 (such as a PTC heater) installed on the back surface of the flat portion 132, it is caused by capillary action. The sucked liquid is also heated to a certain temperature. As a result, the installation surface 131 is kept in a wet state and at a temperature of about 35 ° C. to 40 ° C., and the portion of the bioelectrode that contacts the living body (the portion that contacts the installation surface 131) is dried. And can be maintained at a temperature that does not cause discomfort when worn.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 4, if the suction cup portion of the suction cup type biological electrode 41 is placed in contact with the installation surface, the suction cup portion that touches the body of the subject can be warmed. This eliminates discomfort (such as feeling cold) during wearing.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, a heat and moisture retaining device according to another embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a heat retention device according to the second embodiment related to the embodiment shown in FIGS. The heat retention moisturizer shown in this figure is formed in a tray shape in which the tank member 12 does not have an inlet, and accordingly, the bottom member 11 has a recess for receiving the inlet on one end side thereof. It is not formed, but is simply formed in a box shape having an open top surface.

  Moreover, the installation surface 131 with which the flexible resin part in contact with the living body in the bioelectrode abuts is composed of an inclined flat surface portion 132 and a humidifying sheet 133, and the flat surface portion 132 is an inclined surface of the main body member. 136 and a metal plate 137 attached to the inclined surface 136. That is, when forming the main body portion, an inclined surface 136 that supports the metal plate 137 is formed, and the metal plate 137 is installed on the inclined surface 136 to form a flat surface portion. A PTC heater 135 for heating the metal plate is provided between the metal plate 137 and the inclined surface 136 of the main body member. The inclined surface 136 is formed with a recess 51 for accommodating the thermostat 25 (see FIG. 6), and the recess 51 accommodates the thermostat. The thermostat 25 is installed so that the surface on which the temperature is measured is in contact with the PTC heater. The thermostat 25 monitors the temperature of the flat portion (particularly the PTC heater), and is configured to cut off the electricity supplied to the PTC heater when the PTC heater 135 becomes hotter than necessary.

  In this embodiment, the temperature adjusting means for holding the installation surface at a constant temperature is configured using the PTC heater 135 and the thermostat 25, and further includes a power switch and a temperature changeover switch. be able to. FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing the configuration of the temperature adjusting means. In FIG. 6, electricity is acquired from a power source 21 such as an AC adapter shown in the drawing, and a circuit is opened and closed by a power switch 22. By closing the circuit, electricity flows to the light emitting diode 23 and electricity is supplied to the PTC heater 135 via the connector 24. The thermostat 25 is connected in series to the electric circuit supplied to the PTC heater 135, and the circuit can be opened and closed by the thermostat 25, and the supply of electricity to the PTC heater 135 can be cut off. The temperature changeover switch 26 incorporated in the circuit can be formed as a switch for changing whether or not the electricity supplied to the PTC heater 135 passes through the electric resistance 27. By turning on the temperature changeover switch 26 and passing the electric resistor 27, the voltage applied to the PTC heater 135 can be reduced and the heat generation temperature can be suppressed to about 4 ° C to 5 ° C.

  In such an electric circuit, the PTC heater 135 and the thermostat 25 are incorporated in the main body member 13, while the connection terminal (21) to the AC adapter, the power switch 22, and the temperature changeover switch 26 are used as a switch panel module. It can be detachably installed in the storage portion 130 formed on the side surface of the member 13. At this time, the switch panel module can electrically connect the PTC heater 135 and the thermostat 25 component by a connection part (connector 24) such as a 2-pin connector. The power source 21 may be a dry battery or the like in addition to being obtained from an AC adapter.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of the main body member 13 and the bottom member 11 is provided with a structural portion that can be complementarily fitted to the both, and is integrated by the structural portion, or any of the engaging portions of the both. One or both may be provided with magnets (preferably neodymium magnets), and the magnets and magnets, or the magnets and metal may be combined and integrated by magnetic force.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction showing a heat retention moisturizer according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 8 is an essential part of the heat retention moisturizer according to the third embodiment. FIG. In particular, the heat and moisturizer shown in the third embodiment is an example in which the bottom member 11 is used as a tank member, and a housing can be formed by the bottom member 11 and the main body member 13. Moreover, in this embodiment, the plane part 132 which comprises the installation surface 131 in a main-body part is formed with the member different from another part. Specifically, the back surface of the main body member 13 and the like are integrally formed of resin, and the portion constituting the installation surface 131 is formed in an opening shape. A metal plate 137 is fitted into the opening from the front side, and a PTC heater 135 is attached to the back surface of the metal plate 137.

  The planar portion 132 can be formed by integral formation of resin or the like when the main body member 13 is formed, but it is desirable that the flat portion 132 be formed by the metal plate 137 as in the present embodiment. This is because a heating means such as a heater is provided on the back side (back surface) of the plane portion 132 in contact with the bioelectrode, so that the plane portion is made of only metal in order to efficiently transmit the heat of the heater. It is because it is desirable to be formed with. In particular, when formed of metal, the flat portion 132 is kept in a wet state by the humidifying sheet 133 attached thereto, so that it is particularly difficult to corrode such as stainless steel or heat resistant resin. It is desirable to form.

  In this embodiment, a fastening portion 138 for holding the humidifying sheet 133 stretched on the flat portion 132 is also provided. The fastening portion 138 is provided at a bent portion between the upper end of the main body portion and the flat portion 132 that forms the installation surface 131. In particular, in the present embodiment, a long flange member is used, and the flange member is biased downward so that the upper portion of the humidifying sheet 133 can be sandwiched between the flat portion 132. It is configured. In addition, as long as this fastening part can hold the humidification sheet | seat 133 at least, it can also be formed in another shape and structure.

  FIG. 9: is sectional drawing of the direction which cross | intersects the longitudinal direction which shows the heat retention moisturizer concerning 4th embodiment. In this embodiment, the installation surface 131 is not directly heated, but the liquid guided to the installation surface 131 is heated, and as a result, the installation surface 131 is embodied as a heat retaining moisturizer that keeps the installation surface at a constant temperature. Yes.

  That is, the heat and moisture retaining device according to this embodiment is not provided with heating means such as a PTC heater on the back side of the installation surface 131. Instead, a heater 139 for heating the liquid in the tank member 12 is installed in the tank member 12. Such a heater 139 is a waterproofed underwater installation type heater that can be used with a thermostat. As such an underwater heater 139, for example, a heater provided for an aquarium fish tank can be used.

  When the temperature of the liquid in the tank is adjusted as in the case of the heat retaining moisturizer shown in the present embodiment, the heater can be easily replaced and the maintainability such as replacement of the heater can be improved. Moreover, the heater installed in this water can also be used with the said PTC heater. For example, when the temperature is low and the temperature of the liquid stored in the tank member is low, the installation surface can be quickly brought to a desired temperature by using both together. In this embodiment, except for the difference between the PTC heater and the submersible heater, the same configuration as that of the heat and moisturizer shown in FIG. 1 can be used. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  FIG. 10 shows a heat retention moisturizer according to the fifth embodiment, wherein (A) is a cross-sectional view in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the heat retention moisturizer, and (B) is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the main body. (C) is a YY arrow end view of the installation surface in the said main end part.

  In particular, the heat-retaining moisturizer according to this embodiment has a large number of knurls 31 extending in the height direction on the installation surface 131, so that the installation surface 131 can be moistened without using the humidifying sheet. It is configured so that it can be kept in a state. That is, in the heat retention moisturizer according to this embodiment, the installation surface 131 is formed so that the lower end thereof exists in the liquid filled in the tank member 12. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, a trapezoidal groove (knurl) having a wider bottom than the opening is extended on the installation surface 131 in the height direction of the installation surface. And a plurality of the grooves are formed in the width direction of the installation surface. Thereby, the liquid in the tank member 12 rises in the groove due to a capillary phenomenon, and thereby, it is possible to prevent drying of the bioelectrode or the like installed on the installation surface.

  In particular, according to the heat retaining moisturizer according to the present embodiment, the installation surface can be kept in a moist state without using a humidifying sheet made of fabric or the like, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing the heat and moisture retaining device according to the sixth embodiment. In particular, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the heat retaining moisturizer is cut in the short-side direction, and shows an internal configuration.

  The heat-retaining moisturizer according to the present embodiment is configured to keep the temperature of a living body grounding portion such as the clamped biological electrode 42 constant, and the installation surface 131 is configured to rise in the vertical direction. . Specifically, a flat surface portion 132 that rises upward in the direction along the longitudinal direction is formed on the bottom surface of the box-shaped housing. The inside of the plane portion 132 is formed as a hollow space portion, and the PTC heater 135 is installed in the space portion. The casing is filled with a liquid such as water, and the flat portion 132 is covered with a humidifying sheet 133 so that the bottom portion is present in the liquid. According to the heat retention moisturizer having such a configuration, the humidifying sheet 133 sucks up the liquid filled in the casing by a capillary phenomenon and is always in a moist state. Since the PTC heater 135 is installed in the flat surface portion 122 where the humidifying sheet 133 is provided, the installation surface 131 formed by covering the humidifying sheet 133 on the flat surface portion 132 is always in a wet state. And it can be kept at a constant temperature.

  According to the heat retaining moisturizer formed as described above, since the installation surface rises vertically and is formed, for example, a clamp-type bioelectrode is provided so as to sandwich the installation surface, so that the part that contacts the living body Can be kept at a constant temperature without drying. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the housing can be formed by a combination of a plurality of components.

  The heat retention moisturizer according to the present invention can be used to reduce discomfort of the wearer when using various devices used in the fields of medical care and home care. Moreover, this heat retention moisturizer is not necessarily limited to fields such as medical treatment, and can be used to keep an object provided in contact with a living body at a constant temperature.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Bottom member 111 Concave part 12 Tank member 121 Tank part 122 Inlet 13 Main body member 131 Installation surface 132 Planar part 133 Humidification sheet 134 Support part 135 Heater 136 Inclined surface 137 Metal plate 138 Fastening part 139 Underwater installation type heater 21 Power supply 22 Power switch 23 Light Emitting Diode 24 Connector 25 Thermostat 26 Temperature Control Switch 31 Knurl 41 Suction Cup Type Bio Electrode 42 Clamp Type Bio Electrode 51 Recess for Accommodating Thermostat

Claims (5)

A moisturizer for keeping the temperature of a flexible resin part in contact with a living body constant,
Of the flexible resin portion, it has an installation surface that comes into contact with at least a region in contact with the living body,
A moisturizer for a flexible resin portion in contact with a living body, characterized by comprising a moisturizing means for holding the installation surface in a wet state and a temperature adjusting means for holding the installation surface at a constant temperature.
The moisturizing means is provided with a tank member filled with water or other liquid, a flat part rising vertically or inclined upward from the tank member, and attached to the flat part, and a capillary phenomenon The heat-retaining and moisturizing device according to claim 1, comprising a humidifying sheet that is humidified by the liquid in the tank member.
The heat-retaining and moisturizing device according to claim 2, wherein the temperature adjusting means is a panel-like or sheet-like heating means for heating at least a flat portion to which the humidifying sheet is attached.
The heat retaining moisturizer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the installation surface is inclined upward at an angle of 40 ° or more and 50 ° or less from a horizontal plane.
The flexible resin part in contact with the living body is a sucker part in the adsorption electrode,
Furthermore, a mounting portion is provided on which an adsorption electrode in which a resin portion in contact with a living body is brought into contact with an installation surface is placed,
The heat retaining moisturizer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an angle of intersection between the installation surface and the placement portion can be adjusted.